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Old 03-04-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Default Lowering the Springs and a Bigger Size of Rims?

Ok so along with some other mods I have planned for the near future,

will Eibach Pro-Kit Springs and 17in. rims be a good choice?

I want a lower look, and a little bit bigger rim, but will the ride difference be unbearable?

Ive read lots of mixed reviews about this, some say "yes" the ride difference will be bad and others say "no" it won't be to noticeable

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No it shouldn't be that bad. Now if you said you were going to 20s, that might not be so good.
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I just installed Steeda Ultralite springs. The car dropped about an inch and the ride is closer to stock. Also, get a good sset of shocks and struts, and GT sway bars and that outta get the look you want with a ride that's not bone jarring. Good luck.
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Any spring "upgrade" will give you a noticably bumpier ride. However, the pro-kit by eibach is reasonable enough. Even with 18 in wheels with 50 and 45 series tires. My coffee doesn't splash when I hit a pothole so I am golden as far as I am concerned. It can be a bit rough when you hit BIG dips in the road, you don't have that glassy smooth transition and your spine does get a bit of a jolt, but I am healthy enuf to take it! The handling is leaps and bounds better, and the cornering is noticably tighter. On normal potholes or bumpy roads, it is just slightly more rough. The big bumps really get ya though.
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